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Broken lines

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Reads 11,070
Votes 270
Parts 30
Time 4h 29m

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"I love you. Always had. Always will."

But is that the truth. 

When Arsenal's captain, Leah Williamson, falls for Chelsea's fiery rising star, Izzy Waters, love collides head-on with one of football's fiercest rivalries. What begins in secrecy quickly spirals into betrayal, heartbreak, and questions neither of them are ready to face.

Under the glare of the floodlights, every choice matters-every mistake, every touch, every word. Their passion threatens to consume not only their relationship, but their careers, their teammates, and the game they've devoted their lives to.

As the line between love and rivalry blurs, one question remains: can Leah and Izzy survive the beautiful game... or will it destroy them both?All Rights Reserved

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Fake It Till We Make It by WSLreader

Maeve Linton's transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal was supposed to be a fresh start - new city, new teammates, and no unnecessary drama. Two years on, her career is thriving... but her personal life is a mess, thanks to her parents' relentless questions about her love life. In a moment of desperation, Maeve blurts out that she's already seeing someone. And when they press for details, she drags in the only person she trusts enough to fake it with - her best friend and teammate, Leah Williamson. Leah agrees, because that's what best friends do. They hold hands at family dinners, post the occasional carefully-staged photo, and laugh through awkward questions. But the longer they play pretend, the less it feels like acting. Jokes turn into late-night confessions. Staged kisses feel alarmingly real. And suddenly, Maeve and Leah are caught in a game neither of them prepared for. With the season heating up and feelings threatening to derail everything, the two must figure out if they're willing to risk their friendship for something more - or if love, like football, sometimes requires the boldest moves of all.

Offside Heart by san2lolshf0n

When Frederike-Gabriella Roord Ferra arrives in London with her golden-haired daughter Rose and loyal golden retriever Leo, she's hoping for a quiet visit with her half-sister - Manchester City's Dutch midfielder, Jill Roord. But her trip takes an unexpected turn when three-year-old Rose bolts into a busy East London café... straight into the middle of the Arsenal Women's team on a pre-match activation walk. Chaos unfolds. Beth Mead barely has time to register the blonde toddler before the girl's mother storms in - and collides headfirst into the chest of Arsenal captain Leah Williamson. Sparks fly. Literally. Leah can't shake the moment. Not the wild-eyed beauty with the fierce accent, not the laughing toddler, not even the golden retriever who somehow managed to steal a muffin mid-scramble. Three days later, fate kicks in again when Rike and Rose appear pitchside at Arsenal's clash with Manchester City - there to cheer on Jill, who's flanked by fellow Dutch internationals Kerstin Casparij and Vivianne Miedema... Beth Mead's girlfriend. Torn between family loyalty and unexpected chemistry, Rike finds herself pulled into two very different worlds - and into the orbit of a woman who is as grounded as she is guarded. Leah, known for her composure on the pitch, is anything but steady when it comes to Rike. With Rose stealing everyone's heart (and Leo sneaking into players-only zones), the lines between rivalry and romance begin to blur. But with Jill watching closely, secrets Rike hasn't shared, and the pressures of public lives - can two women on opposite sides of the pitch find common ground in the heart?

Hearts In The Fast Lane by WSLreader

Leah Williamson is used to pressure. As Arsenal Women's captain and an England legend, she knows how to lead a team, stay composed, and never let anyone past her guard. Samantha Jenkins is a rising star on the track, training for the Olympics with nothing but grit and speed. They meet by accident - a stolen glance across a stadium, a follow on Instagram, a bold message neither of them expects to change everything. What begins as teasing banter and stolen moments soon spirals into something deeper: voice notes at midnight, custom football boots engraved with initials, and a little family who thinks Leah might just be magic. But as the world watches them chase gold, records, and greatness - Leah and Sam have to navigate something far more terrifying than elite sport: falling in love, for real. A slow-burn, sports romance filled with chaos, tenderness, and the kind of love that changes everything - even the finish line.

She blocks, I blush by WSLreader

Alessia Russo knows the golden rule of Lioness camp: don't fall for the captain. Too late. Ever since that first call-up, Arsenal's golden girl Leah Williamson has had Alessia flustered, flattered, and totally floored - not that Leah has a clue. Calm, collected, and totally out of her league, Leah is everything Alessia's not: composed, commanding... and completely off-limits. Especially now. With a headline-making transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal looming, Alessia's about to become Leah's teammate. And if crushing on your national team captain is bad, pining for your club captain is basically career suicide. At least Ella Toone thinks it's hilarious. As training intensifies and lines blur between banter and something softer, Alessia must decide whether staying quiet is safer - or if risking it all for the one girl who makes her heart race might just be the best goal she's ever scored.

Breaking Point by wosoLW6AR23

When I landed my dream job as Arsenal's new physiotherapist, I knew I'd be dealing with pressure. What I didn't expect was her. Leah Williamson - captain, England star, and the most stubborn player I've ever met. From the moment we clashed, it's been constant arguments, eye-rolls, and sarcastic remarks. She doesn't trust me, and I can't stand her attitude. But when an injury forces her into my hands, everything changes. Behind the fire and the walls, I start to see the real Leah - vulnerable, protective, and impossible to ignore. One mistake, that's all it takes and both our careers are over. Is she worth the risk and am I willing to take it?

The Final Swipe by WSLreader

Leah Williamson has always been the rock-on the pitch and off. Captain of England, a cornerstone at Arsenal, and the dependable friend everyone leans on. But lately, being surrounded by couples-Caitlin and Katie, Beth and Viv, even Alex Scott blissfully happy with Jess Glynne-has left Leah feeling like the odd one out. She's happy for them, of course. But watching everyone else in love only sharpens the ache she tries so hard to ignore: she wants someone of her own. Not just anyone, though. Leah's not after quick flings or casual headlines. She wants someone she can spoil, protect, and treat like the most important person in the world. The kind of relationship that feels like home, even in the chaos of stadium lights and tabloids. One evening, over a bottle of wine, Alex urges Leah to do something unthinkable: sign up for a dating app. Leah scoffs-she's always sworn she'd never go near one. Too risky. Too messy. Too... un-Leah. But with Alex insisting and loneliness gnawing, Leah takes the plunge. That's when she meets her. A girl with no ties to football, no idea who Leah Williamson really is, and a smile that makes Leah want to break every rule she's set for herself. What starts as late-night chats and cautious first dates soon becomes something Leah didn't realize she was craving: a chance to be vulnerable, to give herself completely, and to love like she plays-fearlessly and all in. But can a relationship born in secrecy survive under the relentless spotlight? Or will Leah's world-one she's spent years building-threaten to tear apart the one thing she's finally found worth fighting for? 🚨Explicit Content 18+🚨

DESPERATE & DIVINE by JayClayton2

One decision can change everything. Frankie Jagger's unexpected transfer to Arsenal for the 23/24 season sets off a chain reaction that shakes her world to its core. As she navigates the fallout of a career that feels like it's in ruins, she realises she's not just lost her place on the field, she's also shattered every relationship that mattered along the way. ✨a leah williamson/awfc story✨

Hearts in Extra Time by WSLreader

Leah Williamson has spent her life giving everything to football. As Arsenal legend and England captain, her days are full, her schedule relentless - but her heart aches for something more. When her mum, Amanda, a dedicated social worker, is placed in emergency care of a three-month-old baby boy, Leah is pulled into a world she never expected to find herself in: midnight bottle feeds, early-morning giggles, and the terrifying possibility that this little boy might be taken away. Desperate to adopt but knowing the timing couldn't be worse for her career, Leah is stuck - until she meets Sophie Hale, the baby's temporary case liaison. Sophie is whip-smart, fiercely protective of her clients, and guarded in ways that make Leah want to figure her out. What starts as tension slowly shifts into trust... and something warmer. As Leah fights for the right to keep the baby she's falling in love with, she realises she's also falling - hard - for Sophie. But with club commitments pulling her in one direction, and her heart in another, Leah will have to face the ultimate question: can she have it all?

Behind Closed Doors by WSLreader

To the world, Leah Williamson is the calm, unshakable leader of Arsenal and England - but behind closed doors, she craves a different kind of escape. That's how she and Rachel end up tangled in sheets, again and again, in a wordless agreement that feelings aren't part of the deal. Rachel doesn't know much about Leah beyond the bruising kisses and the 3 a.m. exits - and for a while, that's enough. But the more nights they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the unspoken pull between them. When Rachel finally breaks the rules and starts asking questions, Leah retreats, guarded and unwilling to let anyone past her walls. What begins as a simple arrangement turns into something far more complicated: a battle between desire and fear, vulnerability and control. As secrets surface and boundaries blur, Rachel must decide if she can be patient with Leah's silence... or if loving someone who won't let her in will break her heart.

Can You Hear Me? by WSLreader

At twenty-four, Ellie O'Connell has fought harder than most to make it in football. Partially deaf since childhood, she's spent years learning to read the game in her own way-through instinct, timing, and sheer resilience. Talent has never been her problem; being underestimated always has. When Arsenal offers her the chance of a lifetime, Ellie knows she belongs-but she also knows the Women's Super League spotlight will test every weakness she's worked so hard to hide. Leah Williamson, Arsenal's unshakable captain, doesn't believe in weakness. Stone-faced and disciplined, Leah leads with an iron will, never allowing herself to falter-on or off the pitch. To Ellie, she's everything untouchable: a role model, a wall, a woman impossible to impress. But as the season unfolds, Leah starts to notice the quiet strength behind Ellie's guarded exterior. And Ellie, in turn, discovers that even the toughest leaders have their own cracks, their own silences. What begins as respect grows into something far more dangerous: a slow-burning, impossible-to-ignore connection that threatens to break through every wall they've built. A story of resilience, trust, and the unexpected ways love can be heard-even in the quiet.

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Fake It Till We Make It

Maeve Linton's transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal was supposed to be a fresh start - new city, new teammates, and no unnecessary drama. Two years on, her career is thriving... but her personal life is a mess, thanks to her parents' relentless questions about her love life. In a moment of desperation, Maeve blurts out that she's already seeing someone. And when they press for details, she drags in the only person she trusts enough to fake it with - her best friend and teammate, Leah Williamson. Leah agrees, because that's what best friends do. They hold hands at family dinners, post the occasional carefully-staged photo, and laugh through awkward questions. But the longer they play pretend, the less it feels like acting. Jokes turn into late-night confessions. Staged kisses feel alarmingly real. And suddenly, Maeve and Leah are caught in a game neither of them prepared for. With the season heating up and feelings threatening to derail everything, the two must figure out if they're willing to risk their friendship for something more - or if love, like football, sometimes requires the boldest moves of all.